Business Transformation Leader

Valsoft Corporation; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluent Software Group, part of Valsoft, seeks a Business Transformation Leader to drive post-acquisition integration, AI enablement, and value creation across its software portfolio. You will partner with portfolio leaders to translate strategy into scalable playbooks, align pricing, professional services and R&D, and accelerate profitability in a decentralized operating model.

In this senior, hands-on role, you will lead with strategic vision and operational execution, manage cross-functional

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business transformation or post-merger integration within software/SaaS.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across pricing, services, product/R&D, or operations.
• Strong understanding of SaaS business models and monetization strategies.
• Experience implementing AI-enabled transformations and digital initiatives.
• Exceptional project and stakeholder management with influencing skills.
• Comfortable operating in decentralized, founder-led environments.
• Strong financial analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-acquisition integration activities from diligence to execution with adherence to playbooks.
• Collaborate with executive teams to translate integration objectives into clear operational priorities.
• Develop and improve scalable integration playbooks, checklists, and governance frameworks.
• Track and report KPIs and value creation metrics across portfolio companies.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies in a proactive manner.
• Coordinate between Fluent, Valsoft, and portfolio stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Skills

Post-merger integration

Transformation leadership

SaaS business models

AI-enabled transformations

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Pricing playbooks

R&D/Professional Services playbooks

Job description

About Fluent Software Group

Fluent Software Group is a growing portfolio of vertical market software businessesoperatingunderValsoftCorp’s decentralized operating model. Fluent partners with mission-critical software companies and supports them with proven best practices across pricing, professional services, R&D, M&A integration, and operational excellence — enabling long-term sustainable growth.

The Role

We are looking for a Business Transformation Leader to spearhead value creation across Fluent Software Group’s growing portfolio. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our post-acquisition strategy, driving integration, accelerating operational excellence, and unlocking the power of AI across newlyacquiredbusinesses.

As a hands-on transformation partner to portfolio company leadership teams, you will lead from the front; embeddingValsoftPlaybooks across Pricing, Professional Services, and R&D while championing AI enablement within core operating models.

You’lltranslate best practices into measurable impact, helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more profitably.

This is a senior, high-visibility opportunity for a bold change leader who thrives in dynamic, founder-led environments.You’llcombine strategic vision with operational execution, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver tangible results in a decentralized setting where ownership and impact go hand in hand.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

M&A Integration & Value Creation

• Lead post-acquisition integration activities, from diligence through execution, ensuring alignment with Fluent and Valsoftbest practices
• Partner with executive teams of acquired businesses to translate integration objectives into clear operational priorities
• Establish and continuously improve scalable integration playbooks, checklists, and governance frameworks
• Track, report, and drive key integration KPIs and value creation metrics
• Identify integration risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies
• Act as the central point of coordination between Fluent,Valsoft, and portfolio company stakeholders

AI Infusion & Operational Enablement

• Lead theimplementationof AI tools and workflowsacross portfolio companies
• Work with business leaders to embed AI intostandard operating procedures, improving efficiency, decision-making, and scalability
• Ensure AI adoption aligns withValsoftbest practices, focusing on practical, value-driven use cases rather than experimentation for its own sake
• Support change management and adoption to ensure AI initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes

Valsoft Playbook Implementation

• Drive the rollout and adoption of Valsoft’sPricing Playbook, including value-based pricing, discount governance, and monetization optimization
• Implement theProfessional Services Playbook, improving utilization, delivery margins, and customer outcomes
• Support the adoption of theR&D Playbook, helping teams improve roadmap discipline, prioritization, and development efficiency
• Partner closely with functional leaders to tailor playbooks to each business while maintaining core standards

Financial & Strategic Support

• Conduct financial analysis across P&L, revenue, cost structures, and operationalperformance
• Build and maintain post-integration forecasts based on diligence findings and transformation initiatives
• Support executive decision-making with clear insights, structured recommendations, and data-driven analysis

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in business transformation, post-merger integration, consulting, or operational leadership within the software industry
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives across pricing, professional services, product/R&D, or operations
• Strong understanding of SaaS or software business models
• Experience implementing process improvements or digital/AI-enabled transformations
• Exceptional project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority
• Comfortable operating in a decentralized, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capability
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior leadership
• Experience working with globally distributed teams

Additional Details

• Work model: Remote, home-based within the UK
• Office presence: Required in the Woking office approximately uptothree times per month
• Travel: Regular travel to portfolio companies as required
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred
• Language: Fluent English required; additional languages are an asset
• Right to work: Must be legally authorized to work in the UK

We use AI-powered tools (including transcription and automated note-taking) during portions of our interview process to support a consistent and thorough candidate experience. Candidates who require alternative accommodation may request it at any stage of the recruitment process.

Fluent Software Groupiscommitted to building diverse,equitable, and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protectedcharacteristic.

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